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. >> 10 days and counting to sequestration. they can go into effect on march 1. >> if no compromise is reached, federal workers could be furloughed are laid off. a wells fargo study says workers in virginia, d.c. and maryland will be hit the hardest. we are live in howard county. our contingency plans in the works? >> ) cannot be made public yet but there is no doubt that every american -- those plans are not being made public yet but there is no doubt that every american [indiscernible] howard county chamber of commerce's president did not talk back -- did not hold back/ >> we were hopinh after the fiscal cliff that things would settle down. they had time to do something about sequestration but they have not done it. shame on them. >> from government agencies to government and defense and contacting companies, howard county's work force relies on the $1.20 trillion spending the fed would have to cut if sequestration happens. more than 80,000 buttons work for government agencies or contractors. -- more than 50,000 workers work
. >> 10 days and counting to sequestration. they can go into effect on march 1. >> if no compromise is reached, federal workers could be furloughed are laid off. a wells fargo study says workers in virginia, d.c. and maryland will be hit the hardest. we are live in howard county. our contingency plans in the works? >> ) cannot be made public yet but there is no doubt that every american -- those plans are not being made public yet but there is no doubt that every american...
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congress has 11 days left to avert sequestration, a series of automatic government spending cuts and would affect government security. the $85 billion in cuts could lead to furloughs for as many as a million workers. many republicans say it is too late to postpone the cuts. >> we are here because the president's in the last session of congress refused to cut in any place. we wound up with a sequester. >> with congress adjourned, there are only four legislative days left for them to take action to avoid sequestration. democrats are one step closer to filling the seat. they nominated nina harper to finish out the term. the -- she died last month. she was the longest in the house and the first african-american ever to share in a committee in maryland. >> a very short time ago, we were on the edge of a big nor'easter that produced 40 inches of snow in new england. we are on the edge again of a big nor'easter. not as powerful as a short time ago. eastern parts of new england, more snow, it gave us a lot of wind today. in some cases, a little sleep or light rain. pulling up into canada. th
congress has 11 days left to avert sequestration, a series of automatic government spending cuts and would affect government security. the $85 billion in cuts could lead to furloughs for as many as a million workers. many republicans say it is too late to postpone the cuts. >> we are here because the president's in the last session of congress refused to cut in any place. we wound up with a sequester. >> with congress adjourned, there are only four legislative days left for them to...
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. >> we are learning maryland could be one of the hardest hit by sequestration. we talk to an economist today about that. >> according to a report released today by the white house, tens of thousands of defense workers will be furloughed if the sequester goes into affect. employees would feel the impact immediately. with less than a week before the sequester is scheduled to kick in, the white house is releasing a rundown of how this will impact the country, state-by- state. maryland will be among the hardest hit. >> 5% of the work force works for federal government. and cutbacks in spending will adversely impact maryland. >> maryland will lose about $14.4 million in education funding, which translates into about $200 -- 200 jobs. defense employees would be placed on furlough. $350 million in lost income. army bases would see about $95 million in cuts and the air force would be cut by $10 million. it also details cuts to public health and environmental programs. the sequester was designed to hit just about everything. and move congress can hit into action before i
. >> we are learning maryland could be one of the hardest hit by sequestration. we talk to an economist today about that. >> according to a report released today by the white house, tens of thousands of defense workers will be furloughed if the sequester goes into affect. employees would feel the impact immediately. with less than a week before the sequester is scheduled to kick in, the white house is releasing a rundown of how this will impact the country, state-by- state. maryland...
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a senate panel heard testimony today about the consequences of sequestration. $85 billion must be slashed across the board by march 1. >> of the latest developments involving that carnival cruise ship. >> a closer look at how this vacation nightmare is finally ending for tired passengers. he has continuing coverage. >> the horn sounded as they finally pulled into the port. >> there is a were on the floors. we are peeing and pooping in buckets. >> the hallways were soaked and littered with plastic bags filled with human late -- human waste. an atm was ripped from the wall. dozens were desperate for a cell phone charge. as the ship emerged in, there were signs of frustration and fear on board and another problem. a tow line connected to one of the tugboats and it suddenly snapped. >> we had to replace that a line. line. old-line -- twow >> tell us the truth. we have not heard anything truthful yet, to my knowledge. >> once these people start seeing lands, i might jump in the water. forget this place. i am out of here. >> that might be the quickest way home. even after the ship docked, it is
a senate panel heard testimony today about the consequences of sequestration. $85 billion must be slashed across the board by march 1. >> of the latest developments involving that carnival cruise ship. >> a closer look at how this vacation nightmare is finally ending for tired passengers. he has continuing coverage. >> the horn sounded as they finally pulled into the port. >> there is a were on the floors. we are peeing and pooping in buckets. >> the hallways were...
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. >> a new report names maryland as one of the area's most vulnerable to sequestration cuts. maryland, virginia, and washington could feel the most pain from the cuts set to take place march 1 unless congress can reach a deal. unfortunately, there is not much movement toward a bipartisan deal to prevent a spending cuts. washington lawmakers are in recess. congress will return on monday, leaving them just days to agree to an alternative plan, which strategists saying lawmakers are working towards a deal even while they are away. >> if you or a parent or loved one receives social security benefits, changes are coming. the government is limiting its paper checks. social security benefits will only get payments through direct deposit or through a direct debit card now accounts. they are strongly urging them to get their money through direct deposit. >> it is there. >> a word of caution. they say the card should be treated like cash and used at a cash register. be careful about giving that number out. the cardould cleare out. >> despite research, demand is actually going down. liv
. >> a new report names maryland as one of the area's most vulnerable to sequestration cuts. maryland, virginia, and washington could feel the most pain from the cuts set to take place march 1 unless congress can reach a deal. unfortunately, there is not much movement toward a bipartisan deal to prevent a spending cuts. washington lawmakers are in recess. congress will return on monday, leaving them just days to agree to an alternative plan, which strategists saying lawmakers are working...
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with the threat of sequestration, these companies are concerned about their budgets. >> two-thirds of our volume comes from the intelligence community. it is a deal breaker for us. we are looking for some certainty. >> most of the companies we spoke to tonight said current projects are already paid for and they do not expect any immediate personnel changes. today, the obama administration addressed a growing threat to national security, cyber hacking. -- >> we do not have the money. >> president obama wants a deal that mix is budget cuts and tax revenues by closing loopholes and deductions. >> if we combine those, we can replace these automatic spending cuts that can affect first responders, the national health research we do. >> if we ran our businesses the way conquered -- congress runs, we would be out of business. >> we were cold tonight if congress cannot come up with some kind of deal by the end of march, we may be able to avoid some of these furloughs or job cuts. >> the baltimore mayor unveiled her 10-year plant-closing. comes after a recent report showedwithout major reforms
with the threat of sequestration, these companies are concerned about their budgets. >> two-thirds of our volume comes from the intelligence community. it is a deal breaker for us. we are looking for some certainty. >> most of the companies we spoke to tonight said current projects are already paid for and they do not expect any immediate personnel changes. today, the obama administration addressed a growing threat to national security, cyber hacking. -- >> we do not have the...
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sponsors of the bill say it would delay sequestration for one year and achieve $85 billion in savings while congress works on a long-term deficit reduction plan. that move counters the president's call for a shorter term fix. >> this is a way of doing it without cutting defense is, without cutting domestics, and without raising taxes. >> the warehouse says the gop plan is not balanced. leon panetta says the automatic cuts set to take effect on march 1 will damage national security if congress fails to act. the postmaster general says the move is necessary to stem its financial losses starting in early august. 60 service will go to five-day. saturday mail delivery would end. packages of all sizes would still be delivered on saturday including medication. post offices would remain open and post office boxes will receive mail. the postal service hopes the cuts will save $2 billion annually after losing $16 billion last year. >> a renewed push to improve the health and safety of student athletes. >> what do issue, a wheelbarrow, and an iron have in common. it is elimination time in the wo
sponsors of the bill say it would delay sequestration for one year and achieve $85 billion in savings while congress works on a long-term deficit reduction plan. that move counters the president's call for a shorter term fix. >> this is a way of doing it without cutting defense is, without cutting domestics, and without raising taxes. >> the warehouse says the gop plan is not balanced. leon panetta says the automatic cuts set to take effect on march 1 will damage national security...
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according to white house report, sequestration would hit maryland hard. it would include losing $14 million in education funding, 2000 your children receiving vaccines, civilian departments of defense employees furloughed. and others are also at risk. >> agencies will have no choice but to lay people off for use the furlough process. that is going to happen. >> center carton says he is unclear if the deal will be in place by friday deadline but believes the deal will be reached in about a month. >> a controversial maryland law will come under scrutiny of the u.s. supreme court tomorrow and could have major impact nationally for law enforcement officials. in the past, the law required anyone convicted of a serious crime to provide a dna sample. in 2009 the law changed to include those who are arrested for certain violent crimes. some advocates of the justices of hold maryland -- de melo. we will have coverage from washington beginning on 11 news at 5:00 tomorrow night. >> of baltimore county worker made a gruesome discovery near local high school. the work
according to white house report, sequestration would hit maryland hard. it would include losing $14 million in education funding, 2000 your children receiving vaccines, civilian departments of defense employees furloughed. and others are also at risk. >> agencies will have no choice but to lay people off for use the furlough process. that is going to happen. >> center carton says he is unclear if the deal will be in place by friday deadline but believes the deal will be reached in...
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. >> and a look at some of the potential cuts you may not think of if sequestration becomes a reality. >> rain, sleet, and snow headed this way. we will track it and give you the fo >> dozens gathered at the reginald f. lewis today for the unveiling of a new stamp honoring rosa parks. this the second is a series of three stamps to honor milestones in the civil rights movement. the white house is saying president obama has been on the phone with house speaker john boehner and senate republican leader mitch mcconnell. the conversations were characterized as good, but no signs reporting progress. national park service budget would take a 5% cut and is expected to affect parks from coast to coast. that likely mean fewer park rangers, reduced hours of operation and closed facilities. >> places like gettysburg will have to turn away 2400 children that are there for school purposes. the bathrooms will be dirty. some of those trash cans will not be emptied. these are the places that speak to who we are as americans, and we are going to cut that budget? >> bullets flying, a maserati and a rang
. >> and a look at some of the potential cuts you may not think of if sequestration becomes a reality. >> rain, sleet, and snow headed this way. we will track it and give you the fo >> dozens gathered at the reginald f. lewis today for the unveiling of a new stamp honoring rosa parks. this the second is a series of three stamps to honor milestones in the civil rights movement. the white house is saying president obama has been on the phone with house speaker john boehner and...